Literature reviews
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Ribbens McCarthy J and Jessop J (2005) offers a good review of the literature on childhood bereavement up to that date. For a more in-depth review, try Ribbens McCarthy J (2006).
Reading lists
The Library and Information Service at the National Children's Bureau have prepared two reading lists for us
- Supporting bereaved children and young people with special educational needs [pdf 155kb]
- Supporting children and young people before a death [pdf 209kb]
References
Akerman R and Statham J (2014) Bereavement in childhood: the impact on psychological and educational outcomes and the effectiveness of support services. Working paper n.25 London, UK: Child Wellbeing Research Centre
Ribbens McCarthy J and Jessop J (2005) Young People, Bereavement and Loss: disruptive transitions London, UK: National Children's Bureau.
Ribbens McCarthy J (2006) Young People's Experiences of Loss and Bereavement: Towards an Interdisciplinary Approach Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press.